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BSEE NAADUK launches new guidance document NAAD21
he National Association of Air Duct Specialists (NAADUK), has launched its new comprehensive guidance document NAAD21, setting the standard for the ventilation hygiene sector.
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Jonathan Brennan, chairman of NAADUK said: “I would like to express my thanks not only to the members of NAADUK who have put this document together but also to the other associations, institutions and universities that have supplied time, knowledge and expertise to support and enhance this guidance. It is NAADUK’s hope that this will not only help ductwork technicians but also insurers, procurement departments, specifiers, and trainers in delivering safety, compliance and assuring competence within our industry. Following the tragedy at Grenfell it is important to this association that this advice is made freely available to all.’
NAAD21 is a collaboration between experts in our industry and other associations, putting together a completely easy to read reference document for both Grease and Air (Indoor Air Quality).
It is embedded throughout the GT0F 04 SCQF Level 5 (NVQ2): Ventilation Hygiene Certificate and forms the core of the qualification, covering the practises and procedures of the BSEHV11, the National Occupational
Standard for cleaning industrial and commercial ventilation systems. This is a qualification that until now has not been available within the industry. Peter Reid, president of NAADUK, states he is extremely proud of its members for putting together a world- leading guidance document in air conditioning, which is already recognised in other countries around the world and is in directly compliance with the Dame Hackett review for technical information to be freely available. This 134-page document is to be given freely, at no charge to all interested parties.
Our aim at NAADUK is to raise the bar of competency and awareness in ventilation hygiene for the many and not for a select few. NAAD21 enables technicians to demonstrate their professional competency and offers building owners a guidance document to use as reference. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic NAADUK has issued several papers on COVID-19 Guidance for Ventilation Hygiene Risk Assessment & Welfare, all of which were well received worldwide. Inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of ductwork has become an important part of building facility requirements to meet the growing need for better indoor air quality in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and building energy efficiencies.
Insurance companies are aware of the essential requirement to undertake cleaning of ventilation systems to prevent the build-up of grease and dust in ducts, which will help prevent fires. Along with the regulatory law EC852, the HSE requirements, CDM regulations and BS standards state that all building owners should be aware of their responsibility to the occupants of the building and ensure that a competent accredited company conducts regular inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of ductwork.
For your free copy of NAAD21, please send an email with your details to
admin@naaduk.co.uk. NAADUK will be celebrating its achievements since inauguration at the House of Commons on 7th April.
Environmental specialist marks 50th anniversary
Originally operating as Geotechnical Instruments, the company began by manufacturing and supplying instrumentation equipment for the civil engineering industry out of its original site in Hatton Locks, in 1972. It was acquired by QED Environmental Systems Inc in 2016, rebranding to QED Environmental Systems Ltd two years later. Its first foray into gas analysis instrumentation was in 1990, following the development of its pioneering GA-90 series for the waste management industry. This system paved the way for some of QED’s current product ranges, including the Huberg Laser One and Geotech SEM5000, which deploy laser spectroscopy technology to provide unrivalled levels of speed and accuracy during gas detection. The company’s geotechnical products have been used on a number of prestigious architectural and infrastructure projects, including the Channel Tunnel, the British Library, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank building, Singapore Changi Airport, the Petronas Towers, and Thailand’s North-South Expressway.
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Dean Kavanagh, managing director at QED Environmental Systems, said: “It’s incredibly exciting to see just how far the business has come since the acquisition. The past 50 years has seen the company launch a number of market-leading
ED Environmental Systems, a provider of environmental technology solutions, is celebrating its 50thanniversary.
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Commenting on how Worcester Bosch is tackling the skills gap and the importance of National Apprenticeship Week, Martyn Bridges, Worcester Bosch’s director of technical communication and product management said:
“Three quarters of the gas engineering workforce will reach retirement by the end of the decade. In addition to there being only being 0.4% of female engineers in the industry – it will be important to address how both the age and gender gap can be progressed.
“This is why National Apprenticeship Week is an important date. It helps raise awareness of apprenticeships as a viable career path, and aims to show how companies can help develop a talented workforce, equipped with future-ready skills. National Apprenticeship Week has never been more important.
“However, responsibility also lies with manufacturers to encourage and support new installer talent. At Worcester Bosch we are looking to assist those who enter the heating and hot water industry, whether that is through our Future Talent Initiative or through sponsoring the Learner of the Year competition. “Given the seismic change the heating industry is going through, young installers will be key. We hope that we can support those new to the industry with the tools and information needed to help them succeed.”
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On the energy crisis, Mike Foster, chief executive of the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) said: “Now we know the impact energy crisis upon the average consumer, a price cap increase of £693 to £1971 a year. Millions more households will now be thrown into fuel poverty, through no fault of their own and that choice, between heating and eating will become the reality for more.
“It would be churlish to ignore the Government’s response, any help is better than none. But using council tax to rebate bill increases seems a very blunt instrument, which fails to take into account actual household incomes but does reflect 1991 house values. I fear the distribution of this rebate will not be fair.
geotechnical products, and contribute to a number of world-renowned feats of engineering, becoming one of the world’s leading providers of gas analysis, detection and environmental solutions in the process.
“Looking to the future, we’re ready to help our customers navigate the emerging challenges facing the renewable energy industry in the coming years. With the potential for a mass transition to a hydrogen economy, gas detection and analysis is set to play a key role in the next phase of global energy supply, and we have invested heavily in R&D to ensure we have the technological expertise to deliver the necessary solutions.”
Coolair Equipment trademark win helps remove “confusion in the marketplace”
battle to secure the rights to the ‘Coolair’ name.
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The company has been granted UK trademarks for both the name ‘Coolair’ and their blue logo featuring the phrase: ‘Coolair: Your Comfort Zone.’
The company, which is headquartered in Manchester, with 6 BUILDING SERVICES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER MARCH 2022 ne-stop air
conditioning specialist Coolair Equipment has won a four-year legal
offices in the Midlands and Maidstone, say the move is part of a wider strategy to cement their reputation and remove confusion from the marketplace.
John Otterson, managing director of Coolair Equipment, said: “Over the last 40 years Coolair Equipment has built up a solid reputation of which we are incredibly proud and we wholeheartedly welcome the decision by the Intellectual Property Office, to recognise our claim.
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“The proposed loan to energy companies to keep bills £200 lower now, but to be paid back later, is a stunt designed to appear to help. It is a heat now, pay later scheme that simply delays the pain. “But the fundamental root cause of the problem has not been addressed. How does the UK shift away from global fossil fuel prices? We need a firm commitment from the Government to wean us off natural gas and onto hydrogen, which we can produce ourselves, and convert our world-class gas network to run on hydrogen.”
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In response to the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper Gillian Charlesworth, chief executive of the Building Research Establishment (BRE) said: “We welcome the White Paper’s intention to improve people’s wellbeing and standards of living by enhancing the quality of the UK’s housing stock. We are pleased to see recognition of the links between the economy, health, and the built environment but we really need to see more detail on the measures required to deliver these outcomes. “Local authorities will need clear support and direction if they are to deliver high quality housing within the community – but how in practice this can be achieved was missed by the paper. We hope to see further detail on the Government’s plans to support them with the skilled people, financial resources and data that they need.
“Another key area of opportunity missing from the White Paper is a clear and long-term plan for decarbonising our buildings and training the hundreds of thousands of retrofit workers needed to deliver Net Zero. Measures that support a clear and effective plan to improve the quality and sustainability of the UK’s housing stock should be at the forefront of the Government’s Levelling Up agenda – but today’s paper signals a missed opportunity to outline this.”
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